BUTTERBALL Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, January 7, 1980, a trademark application was filed for BUTTERBALL with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BUTTERBALL trademark a serial number of 73245076. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Saturday, April 17, 2021. This trademark is owned by Swift & Company. The BUTTERBALL trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products category with the following description:

Poultry and Poultry Parts Including Frozen Dressed Whole Turkey, Stuffed Turkey, and Frozen Turkey Breast
butterball

General Information


Serial Number73245076
Word MarkBUTTERBALL
Filing DateMonday, January 7, 1980
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateSaturday, April 17, 2021
Registration Number1151836
Registration DateTuesday, April 21, 1981
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 27, 1981

Trademark Statements


Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateThe drawing is amended to appear as follows: "Publish Cut"
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) yellow blue white and gold is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the work Butterball in blue letters inside a yellow oval with gold outlining and white highlighting on the upper right and lower left of the oval.
Goods and ServicesPoultry and Poultry Parts Including Frozen Dressed Whole Turkey, Stuffed Turkey, and Frozen Turkey Breast

Classification Information


International Class029 - Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats.
US Class Codes046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 21, 1981
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 1961
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1961

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBUTTERBALL, LLC
Party Type43 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressGarner, NC 27529

Party NameCONGRA BRANDS, INC.
Party Type42 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressOMAHA, NE 68102

Party NameSWIFT-ECKRICH, INC.
Party Type41 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressOAK BROOK, IL 605229010

Party NameSwift & Company
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChicago, IL 60604

Party NameSwift & Company
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChicago, IL 60604

Party NameSwift & Company
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChicago, IL 60604

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, July 28, 2021ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Saturday, April 17, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Saturday, April 17, 2021REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, April 17, 2021REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Saturday, April 17, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, January 5, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 21, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, July 30, 2018NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, April 10, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Saturday, March 26, 2011REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, March 26, 2011REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, March 24, 2011CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, March 23, 2011TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 22, 2010ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, November 5, 2010ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, November 5, 2010TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 3, 2010ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, February 19, 2010APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, February 19, 2010TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 26, 2010ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, January 26, 2010TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 15, 2009AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Tuesday, May 19, 2009ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Thursday, May 14, 2009TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 19, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, October 18, 2006AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, July 31, 2001REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, July 31, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, April 18, 2001REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Tuesday, May 5, 1987REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, December 8, 1986REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, April 21, 1981REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, January 27, 1981PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION